Henry VIII 1491-1547
outline key facts character His reign His wives legacy
Key facts 2nd son of Henry VII Became King at 17 when father died Live in many palaces including Hampton Court Ex-communicated from Catholic Church in Rome Church of England set up The Tudors
character Cruel Fun-loving Loved eating, drinking Attractive Spoilt Size: large
His reign 1509-1547 Sacked father’s ministers First child – Mary Desperate for son Many reforms in royal style Number of battles, esp. with French
His wives Catharine of Aragon (divorced) Anne Boleyn (beheaded) Jane Seymour (died) Anne of Cleaves (divorced) Catherine Howard (beheaded) Catherine Parr (survived)
legacy Church of England set up Catholic / Protestant struggles Royal reforms